The learners and staff are loving our new spaces!

Come along this evening from 5.30 here at school and hear from Kathryn Berkett - she'll unpack some of the effects of digital device use on the developing brain. You won't want to miss it!

There is still time to book a conversation time with your child's teacher - Conversations being held Tuesday 2/3 and Wednesday 3/3.

Some of the learners making a positive difference and putting our school values into action.

This year our senior students (starting with Rm 14 and Rm 17) are taking part in Taku Wairua - a programme supporting learners to develop skills that will set them up for success.

We'd love to have you come along!

Home communication is very important to us as a school. We want you to be informed about what's happening and have easy access to dates and important information.

An opportunity for Middle / Senior school students to join our drama club.

Last year, Astrid, who at the time was in Room 1, entered the Hamilton City Council 'Design your own Bike Helmet Competition. The 'Design your own Helmet' competition complements a range of initiatives Hamilton City Council is involved in to promote alternative modes of transport and safety on our roads.

We are excited to announce our newest fundraising initiative. This new option will create an ongoing revenue stream for the school throughout the year. With your support, we believe this could be a significant contributor of much needed funds for Silverdale Normal School.

Our current fundraising focus is to purchase some dual basketball/netball hoops for the courts by rooms 14 and 15. We have several fundraisers coming up for that..

A reminder that we have our school banking competition running this term. Each deposit that a child makes through our school banking programme puts them into the draw to WIN 1 of 3 bikes!

Our Breakfast Club ensures all our learners are ready to face the day on a full puku.

We have been fortunate once again to have received some Ministry Funding to subsidise these music classes again this year. These lessons all begin next week so please indicate interest at the School Office this week if your child is interested in joining a class.

We have been fortunate once again to have received some Ministry Funding to subsidise our Māori Art classes again this year. This class will begin next Wednesday afternoon, so please contact the School Office this week if your child would like to join this class.

Selling to our school community for $80 a cubic metre (hand thrown). Pick up is from Newstead by arrangement. Text/Phone Andrew on 0274 651079. All proceeds are going to our School PTG.

“Zing! goes the cymbal. Bang! goes the drum…” Come and explore the magic world of Margaret Mahy with Opus Orchestra! A treat for children of all ages, this short concert features favourite poems and stories by iconic New Zealand author, Margaret Mahy, set to music by composer Philip Norman.

Please register online through MyComet, by 26th March. See http://www.hillcrestunited.co.nz/register for more info.

Sunday, 7th March 1.00 to 4.00pm at the Marist clubrooms, on Old Farm Road.

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